Erica and I were given the incredible opportunity to speak to several classes at a local high school (Lehman High).  Betsy Slemmons teaches several different courses at Lehman and was looking for parents to share their experiences with her childhood development classes.  Unfortunately, the day we were to speak, Erica had to go to a long birth and missed the sessions.

It has been almost 20 years since I graduated from high school and I still get nervous walking the halls.

I spoke to 3 different classes throughout the day.  I told our story and tried to cover as many bases as I could.  They asked some great questions too.  We talked about her birth and diagnosis. We talked about the doctor’s proclamation of ‘no meaning‘ (which really fired them up).  We covered our difficulties, struggles, laughs, insurance, blessings, Kennady’s love for rap music, and many other topics in between.

I encouraged them to be an advocate for those who have no voice.  Speak up for those who can’t speak. Don’t laugh at ‘short bus’ jokes or drop the ‘r’ word.  I left encouraged, thinking that we had connected on some deep levels.

Then, I received this letter in the mail. WOW.  It seems only God can motivated people to give up their possessions, and He did.  Love is strong and makes a difference.